Palmeiras vs Botafogo: match statistics
Palmeiras boasts impressive home form with three consecutive wins and a perfect record at their own stadium (100% win rate). The hosts are in 2nd place in the table, averaging 2.67 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.67. Botafogo, on the other hand, is in dire away form – they occupy 17th place, have lost all away matches (0% win rate), and are on a streak of two consecutive away defeats. The visitors are characterized by poor efficiency (50% of away matches without scoring) and a high average of goals conceded (3.0 per match). The disparity in quality, form, and efficiency between the two teams is clear, which strongly favors Palmeiras to secure a confident victory in front of their home crowd.
Palmeiras vs Botafogo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Palmeiras played against Botafogo in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on March 18, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Palmeiras has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Botafogo has 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 0.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Palmeiras scores 2.33 goals per game and allows 1.17. Botafogo scores 1.75 and allows 2.25. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 83% of Palmeiras's games and 25% of Botafogo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 83% and 75%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Palmeiras has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 0.88 per game. Palmeiras takes 12.3 shots per game, while Botafogo takes 7.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Palmeiras leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Botafogo leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Palmeiras's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Botafogo, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Palmeiras boasts impressive home form with three consecutive wins and a perfect record at their own stadium (100% win rate). The hosts are in 2nd place in the table, averaging 2.67 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.67. Botafogo, on the other hand, is in dire away form – they occupy 17th place, have lost all away matches (0% win rate), and are on a streak of two consecutive away defeats. The visitors are characterized by poor efficiency (50% of away matches without scoring) and a high average of goals conceded (3.0 per match). The disparity in quality, form, and efficiency between the two teams is clear, which strongly favors Palmeiras to secure a confident victory in front of their home crowd.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Palmeiras | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.54 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Palmeiras is 220% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Palmeiras · 0.75 pts / game - Botafogo
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Palmeiras is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
2.33 goals / game - Palmeiras · 1.75 goals / game - Botafogo
Palmeiras is 92% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Palmeiras · 2.25 goals / game - Botafogo
Palmeiras scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 meczów), while Botafogo keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
Botafogo scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Palmeiras keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Palmeiras
Over / Under - Botafogo
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Palmeiras is 86% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / game - Palmeiras · 1.25 pts / game - Botafogo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Palmeiras - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Botafogo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 75% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Palmeiras
Botafogo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Palmeiras | Liga | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.77 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 83% | 63% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 83% | 46% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 19% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Palmeiras's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Botafogo. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
The Serie A match finished Palmeiras 2:1 Botafogo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Palmeiras and Botafogo?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Palmeiras won 1, Botafogo won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
Palmeiras score 2.33 goals per game on average and Botafogo 1.75. The Serie A average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 83% of Palmeiras's matches and 25% of Botafogo's.
What form are Palmeiras and Botafogo in?
Over the last 5 games Palmeiras have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Botafogo 1-0-3 (0.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
The statistical background for Palmeiras vs Botafogo — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.